Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Beach, LA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Beach, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:44 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 12h 27m at 5:51 pm (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8761305
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Beach, LA Tides - Apr 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:411.42:260.06:477:17Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:191.43:460.06:467:18First Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:081.47:020.06:457:18First Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:141.38:130.06:437:19First Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:241.29:120.06:427:19Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:001.010:020.16:417:20Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:160.910:330.38:210.86:407:21Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat2:340.95:090.910:370.49:380.66:397:21Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:200.94:500.910:170.610:390.56:387:22Full Moon9Sun
10Mon5:390.83:511.010:060.711:210.36:367:22Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:210.83:281.19:550.811:540.26:357:23Full Moon11Tue
12Wed3:451.26:347:24Full Moon12Wed
13Thu4:131.312:240.26:337:24Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:431.412:540.16:327:25Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:121.41:280.16:317:25Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:401.42:120.16:307:26Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:061.43:100.26:297:27Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:301.34:380.26:287:27Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:461.37:050.26:277:28Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:551.27:480.26:257:29Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:061.18:170.36:247:29Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:381.18:380.48:590.96:237:30Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:111.04:141.08:510.69:500.76:227:30Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:161.03:391.19:010.810:350.56:217:31Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:591.02:541.29:021.011:140.36:207:32New Moon25Tue
26Wed2:451.411:540.16:207:32New Moon26Wed
27Thu3:071.66:197:33New Moon27Thu
28Fri3:441.712:400.06:187:34Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:271.71:380.06:177:34Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:091.72:510.06:167:35Waxing Crescent30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8761305)

Common Questions About Shell Beach, LA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Shell Beach, LA today?

Slack tide in Shell Beach, LA is approximately 10:47 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Shell Beach, LA?

Shell Beach, LA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 38% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Shell Beach, LA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Shell Beach, LA?

Tide predictions for Shell Beach, LA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Shell Beach, LA?

Tide data for Shell Beach, LA is sourced from NOAA Station #8761305. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8761305.

What is the moon phase in Shell Beach, LA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Shell Beach, LA is First Quarter (38% illuminated). This places Shell Beach, LA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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